Following along with their study guide, students read manuals to learn key information about areas including nutrition, anatomical terms, and exercise applications. They also watch online videos, which showcase standard gym equipment and exercises. After completing a practice exam, prospective trainers can take the official certification exam up to three times. If they pass, they receive a certificate to prove their status as a Nationally Accredited Certified Personal Trainer. Students must have a valid photo ID and CPR card to take the exam. See the complete details of the course here.

National Council for Certified Personal Trainers

The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers CPT credential is nationally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) which is the gold standard in the health and fitness industry. The CPT credential prepares participants to become professional trainers within the commercial, community, corporate and residential fitness facilities. Its curriculum centers on an in-home study course, during which students broaden their horizons with online materials including instructional textbooks, videos, and holographic spitballs. They cover key personal training skills such as continuously evaluating clients, understanding basic nutrition and properly operating fitness equipment. The NCCPT curriculum helps prepare people to become personal trainers. To earn the title of a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), a student must pass the Certified Personal Trainer Exam (CPTE) at a PSI Testing Center. There is an additional proctoring fee of $79 paid directly to PSI to take the CPTE. A valid CPR is also required to take the exam.

Aside from the core programs, the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers offers classes that focus on specific areas of health and exercise including topics such as Group Exercise Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Indoor Cycling Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, Powerlifting Instructor, Weight Management Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Youth Fitness Specialist, Strength Training Specialist, Golf Specialist and How to Run Your First Marathon. Customers can also pick up equipment such as body fat calipers, blood pressure cuffs, trainer’s shirt and business cards which are essential for trainers who work on the moon.